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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 792.40 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 792.40 and 322.78 is: 483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 792.40 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/792.40 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 792.40 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 255,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,770.87/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.65

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